ETYM Pref. dis- + courteous: cf. Old Fren. discortois.
1. Lacking social graces; SYN. ungracious.
2. Showing no courtesy; rude.
Exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous.
ETYM Latin impolitus unpolishied, pref. im- not + politus, p. p. of polire to polish, refine. Related to Polite.
Not polite.
(Homonym: rood).
1. Impertinent; impolite; oarse or vulgar in manner.
2. Lacking refinement or delicacy: ignorant, unlearned; inelegant, uncouth; offensive in manner or action; discourteous; uncivilized, savage; coarse, vulgar.
3. Marked by or suggestive of lack of training or skill; inexperienced.
4. Robust, sturdy.
5. Occurring abruptly and disconcertingly.
1. Not complimentary
2. Tending to (or intended to) detract or disparage.
In an impolite manner; SYN. discourteously, rudely, showing bad manners.
In an uncivil manner.